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Awakenings is a 1990 American drama film based on the 1973 non-fiction book of the same name. Directed by Penny Marshall, it was written for the screen by Steven Zaillian, who based his screenplay on Oliver Sacks's 1973 memoir of the same name.
- $29 million
- Randy Newman
- December 20, 1990 (United States)
Jan 11, 1991 · Awakenings: Directed by Penny Marshall. With Robert De Niro, Robin Williams, Julie Kavner, Ruth Nelson. The victims of an encephalitis epidemic many years ago have been catatonic ever since, but now a new drug offers the prospect of reviving them.
- (153K)
- Penny Marshall
- PG-13
- Biography, Drama
The victims of an encephalitis epidemic many years ago have been catatonic ever since, but now a new drug offers the prospect of reviving them. 1969. Dr. Malcolm Sayer is hired as a clinical physician at a local hospital in the Bronx, despite only having a research background.
The film, directed with intelligence and heart by Penny Marshall, is based on a famous 1972 book by Oliver Sacks, the British-born New York neurologist whose (ital) The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat (unital) is a classic of medical literature.
The story of a doctor's extraordinary work in the Sixties with a group of catatonic patients he finds languishing in a Bronx hospital.
- (37)
- Penny Marshall
- PG-13
- Robert De Niro
Awakenings (1990) - Turner Classic Movies. Brief Synopsis. A doctor's experiments bring a group of comatose patients back to consciousness. Cast & Crew. Read More. Penny Marshall. Director. Robin Williams. Robert De Niro. Julie Kavner. Ruth Nelson. Mel Gorham. Photos & Videos. View All. Film Details. Also Known As.
